Tottenham target Luis Fabiano commits future to Sevilla

30 August 2010 15:19
Fabiano, whose previous deal was due to run out in June 2011, has regularly been the subject of transfer speculation over the last few years but he has now decided to remain with the Andalusian outfit.[LNB]The 29-year-old joined from Porto in 2005 and has been a prolific goalscorer during his five years in Spain, as well as helping Sevilla win two Uefa Cups, two Copa del Reys and the European and Spanish Super Cups.[LNB] Related ArticlesRonaldo out for three weeks with ankle injuryMourinho's draw disappointmentEngland snub for Joe ColeLiverpool agree Mascherano feeInter Milan 0 Atletico Madrid 2Jose Mourinho is Real Madrid's star signing of the summer'It's a very happy day,' said Fabiano, who has scored 95 goals in his time in Spain.[LNB]'This is my home, I've been here six seasons and I will try to continue scoring goals and continue making history for Sevilla. It's a very special day for me. [LNB]'My first option was to renew with Sevilla. I rejected many offers and there were many interested teams. My desire was always to be here and what's true is that we have made a great effort to renew the contract.[LNB]'Sevilla have given me everything. When I arrived here the fans didn't think much of Luis Fabiano, because at my two previous teams in Europe (Porto and Rennes) things didn't go well. [LNB]'But here I've returned to the national team, I've won many titles ... I owe a lot to Sevilla, that's the truth.' [LNB]The news comes as a major fillip to Sevilla after being knocked out of the Champions League play-offs by Braga. [LNB]The club will now play in the Europa League this season, and on Friday were handed a tough group draw against Paris St Germain, Borussia Dortmund and Karpaty Lviv.[LNB]

Source: Telegraph